GoKawiilViral LinkedIn post highlights flaws in automated resume screening
A hiring manager's social media post describing how automated applicant-tracking systems can filter out qualified candidates has gone viral. The post argues that positions can remain unfilled for months not because no suitable candidates exist, but because screening software mistakenly rejects them before a human ever reviews their application.
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The widespread reaction suggests many job seekers suspect automated filters, rather than a lack of qualified talent, are contributing to prolonged vacancies and hiring delays. This could fuel broader scrutiny of how companies configure applicant-tracking software and whether such tools are costing employers strong candidates.
- A hiring manager's post about flawed automated screening has gone viral on social media
- The post claims qualified candidates can be filtered out before human review
- The story raises questions about whether hiring software is worsening, not solving, recruitment gaps
Source: fastcompany.com, 2026-10-20
Published there as: “Job market nightmare: This hiring manager’s post is going viral for revealing a flawed recruiting tactic”
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